Knoxville to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

608.6 miles 979.5 km · straight line
730.4 miles estimated 1175.4 km · driving distance
14h 42min estimated drive time
$70 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Knoxville to Lee's Summit is 608.6 miles (979.5 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located WNW of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 730.4 miles, taking about 14h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Lee's Summit in Missouri.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Knoxville and Lee's Summit. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Knoxville to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 42min $70 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 38min $58–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 7min $88–$256* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients